Overview & Reviews

A new Mugen Si trim level debuts for the 2008 Honda Civic sedan. It's similar to the regular Si sedan but comes with more aggressive suspension tuning, special wheels and exterior body enhancements. The only other change for the Civic line this year is the new availability of leather seating for the new EX-L trim level.

• Engine lineup that offers both fuel-efficiency and performance, roomy and refined interior, high crash test scores, available as a sedan or coupe.

• Controversial gauge cluster design, slow acceleration times of Hybrid and GX models.

User Reviews:

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  Not a bad little car - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Pauly - April 25 - 11:46 am

  We wanted to go green. We didnt know how wed adjust coming from 2 new Audi A4 quattros (a 98 and 05). We got this and we dont regret it. It has enough zip. Its comfortable & roomy enough for 4 adults. Ive only filled the tank 5 times. The first 4 I averaged about 36/37 MPG. This last one I did about 38 MPG. (402 miles on 10.5 gallons). Not bad comparing to my Audi but not the 40/45 advertised. The car was bucking this afternoon. Dont know what it is. I have about 1,500 miles on it now and its not the first time its happened. Overall I like the car and like the economy payment and low gas cost. We must all conserve folks. Buy economical. We liked it better than the Prius.

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  Civic Hybrid - Awesome MPG! - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Brien - April 23 - 5:06 pm

  I bought my Civic Hybrid about two months ago and have put over 5000 miles on it already. I live out in the country and do a lot of highway miles but also work in the city. For my last 150 miles (which was almost all highway) I got ~57 mpg. Over all for the ~5200 miles Ive driven, Im getting 48 mpg! Ive had no issues at all and the Civic has enough pep for getting on the highway, or climbing hills. The mileage started (during the first few weeks) around 43-44 mpg, but has continued to improve. As a driver with a hybrid, you can become more concerned with mpg than mph. Ive learned to drive slower to enhance my gas mileage.

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  Not all happily ever after.... - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Laura - April 18 - 2:06 pm

  I commute 120 miles a day, so gas mileage was of paramount importance. I have always owned Hondas and loved them-except for this one. The passenger/driver sun visors have broken 3 times. The paint is blistering and peeling off the bumpers. The windshield is VERY long, prone to cracking and the sun visor will take up what little cargo space there is. The rear child tethers are so close to the seat, you cannot use them. I was informed today the brakes need replacing every 20-25,000 miles since all the 2008 have a new brake system to eliminate braking noise that results in 1/2 the usual brake life. Id rather have the noise...and a different car. $300 every 8 months is pricey.

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  Sweet machine - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Jennifer Nightingale - April 10 - 8:23 pm

  Great handling, nice design style, great mileage (actually getting what the sticker indicated) and lastly, excellent dealer service (our fifth purchase from this dealer).

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  Happy with my Civic :) - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Step-Mom - April 7 - 3:26 pm

  Bought this car to replace my 03 Accord that was totaled in an accident. Was considering a new Accord, but the price of Accords have gone up from when I purchased my 03. And I was looking for a car with better gas mileage than the current Accord. I decided to give the Civic a chance. Im glad I did! I loved this car from my first test drive. It is surprisingly roomy and has a peppy engine---acceleration is more than adequate. I have only owned this car for 1 month. 3 tanks of gas with gas mileage slowly improving from 28 to 29, to 30. This is with my A/C on ALL the time (in 100+ degrees) and with mixed highway/city driving. I am sure gas mileage will improve.

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  Good car, Good price - 2008 Honda Civic
  By b13 - April 5 - 10:43 pm

  Great car, owned since new. Low cost of ownership; I have not spent any money other than for oil changes (20k on car). The cockpit design is great, more storage space than needed. Fuel mileage is a steady 29-30mpg, 40mpg is attainable on the highway. Very stable in corners. The stock tires (Bridgestone) do not last very long. Replacements with a higher tread wear should be purchased. The A-pillar blocks a greater portion of your viewable area, more so than a standard A- pillar. This can be dangerous in areas of high foot traffic. Acceleration in the lower RPMs can cause cringing. However, above 4.5k the car has plenty of power for acceleration. Road noise is pronounced.

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  Loved my little honda hybrid - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Janeen - April 1 - 4:43 pm

  I had this car for 1 year, drove 11k, bot used w/7k and sadly hit a large deer on the highway and totaled it. That said, I was not hurt in the accident. Airbags did not go off, but have heard the sensors are in the bumpers and they were not damaged. Glad they didnt, as Im petite and may have been hurt. Car was fun to drive, could have had more pick-up, but did not bother me and with the mpg, you cant have your cake and eat it too. Commute into Boston, noticeable difference in mpg in the cold. ~30 city mpg in the winter, ~36 summer, 40- 48 highway depending on length of trip, road conditions (inclines, etc.), and speed. Best mpg seemed to be cruising around 72 mph. Miss this car.

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  Happy So Far - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Peter - March 27 - 7:56 am

  Bought this car used and have put a few thousand miles on it so far. Gas mileage is great in and out of town. EX trim is very nice and I get many compliments. Accelerates and handles exceptionally well. Interior is fairly nice, but dials for climate and audio feel cheap. Long trips get a little uncomfortable, but I bought it as a commuter car, so I knew what I was getting. No major problems yet and looking forward to having this car a long time.

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  My First Honda - 2008 Honda Civic
  By My first Honda - March 18 - 4:33 am

  I can honestly say that I was very unhappy when my fiancee decided he wanted to trade both of our higher end vehicles in on a new Honda Civic. He had owned a 2000 Civic and loved that car. He kept telling me that I would love the new one more every day. I was skeptical, but he was right. I love this car! The interior is much more comfortable than I expected and a lot bigger too. I love the fact that I can hook my iPod right into it. The exterior is just the right amount of sporty for me. I thought the 4 cyclinder engine would be a problem but it has plenty of get up and go and a very quiet and smooth ride. The best thing, the two-tiered dash with the blue lights. I love that!

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  Smart buy but not perfect - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Kindway - March 14 - 4:40 pm

  This is my fourth Honda, following a 91 Civic, a 96 Accord, and an 05 CR-V. I traded in the Accord for this Civic and was a little disappointed in how "hard" the seats and interior space feel compared to an eleven-year- old car. I know the cars are in two different segments; still, I wouldve liked to discover that that decade plus brought more refinement. This Civic feels much the way my 91 Civic felt back then when it was new. Nevertheless, it is reasonably comfortable and roomy enough for a six-footer and his 511" wife and their two children. The manual shifter is smooth, and the engine feels strong for a car this size. Especially pleasant is the handling; it rides more like a Jetta.